level 3 diploma in sports massage therapy

Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

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Qualification Accreditation Number:

601/4930/9

Contents

Unit 1 Anatomy and physiology for sports massage ......................................................................... 6

Unit 2 Principles of health and fitness .......................................................................................... 14

Unit 3 Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunction ............................................................ 19

Unit 4 Professional practice in sports massage ............................................................................. 22

Unit 5 Sports massage treatments ............................................................................................... 27

Linked Qualifications

These units also form part of the following qualifications:

• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage 601/4930/9• Active IQ Level 2 Diploma in Fitness Instructing, Sales and Business Skills 601/6069/X• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science 601/6042/1

Active IQ wishes to emphasise that whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the material contained within this document is subject to alteration or amendment in terms of overall policy, financial or other constraints. Reproduction of this publication is prohibited unless authorised by Active IQ Ltd. No part of this document should be published elsewhere or reproduced in any form without prior written permission.

Copyright © 2018 Active IQ Ltd. Not for resale

There are a number of professional associations (PAs) that offer membership to qualified (post graduate) sports massage therapists.

Individual PAs often have their own membership entry requirements that can include such as:

• A minimum period of time over which a course/qualification is completed.

• The method of course delivery.

• A logbook to evidence student practise hours.

• A First Aid qualification.

• An annual log of Continuing Professional Development hours (CPD).

This list is not necessarily complete and learners are advised to check the requirements of a specific PA they may like to join post qualification.

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Unit 1 Anatomy and physiology for sports massageUnit accreditation number: J/506/7220

Worksheet – Anatomy and physiology for sports massage

There are 99 marks available in this worksheet. You must score a minimum of 80 marks in total to achieve a pass. In addition to achieving the total pass mark, you must also score at least the minimum marks set for each question to achieve an overall pass.

1. Arrange the following options into the correct order to outline the structural organisation of the human body.

OptionsMolecules Tissues CellsOrgans Organelles Systems

Atoms

Human being

1 mark (minimum 1 mark)

2. Describe the following types of human tissue and their functions:

Epithelial

Muscular

Nervous

Connective

8 marks (minimum 6 marks)


3. Describe three functions of the skin.


4. Describe three functions of the skeleton.


5. Name the classification of bone that the following statements explain.

Statement Classification of boneThese bones are longer in length than they are in width and principally act as levers, e.g. the phalanges, radius, femur and tibia.

These bones have complex and different shapes and cannot be classified in other groups, e.g. vertebrae and calcaneus.

2 marks (minimum 1 mark)


6. Fill in the missing words to explain the stages of bone growth.

The development of bone begins before birth with the formation of a or

model. Into this model bone is laid down in an irregular

fashion. This is quickly replaced with bone which has a stronger, more orderly

structure.

In long bones, foetal growth occurs at the primary ossification site which is located in the

After birth and into childhood, growth occurs at two cartilaginous growth plates called

plates which are located between the diaphysis and epiphysis. These growth

plates are the sites of secondary (the process by which bone is formed) and this

continues until lengthening is complete between the ages of 18 and 30 years.

Missing Wordsdiaphysis ossification epiphyseal

cartilaginous membranous woven lamellar


7. Explain the four stages of bone repair.

Inflammation

Soft callus formation

Hard callus formation

Remodelling



8. Describe the following classifications of joints, providing an example of each.

Joint classification Description and example jointFibrous

Cartilaginous

Synovial


9. Label the diagram to identify the structures of a synovial joint.


10. Explain two characteristics of ligaments and two characteristics of tendons.

Ligaments Tendons


11. Define the characteristics and functions of the three types of muscle tissue listed.

Muscle tissue Characteristics and functionsSkeletal

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Smooth

Cardiac


12. Describe (and provide an example of) the different types of muscle action.

Types of muscle action Description ExampleConcentric

Eccentric

Isometric


13. Describe four main stages of the sliding filament theory.


14. Explain the ‘all or none’ principle of muscle contraction.



15. Label the diagram of a neuron to identify the structures indicated and describe the function of each structure in transmitting a nervous impulse:


16. Describe the roles of each of the following types of nerves:

Sensory

Inter

Motor


17. Identify and describe the four components of blood.

Blood component Description

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18. Describe blood pressure.

1 mark (minimum 1 mark)19. Describe three factors that may affect blood pressure.


20. Describe the key structures of the lymphatic system using the table below.

Structure DescriptionLymphatic capillaries

Lymphatic nodes

Spleen

Thymus

Tonsils


21. Outline the functions of the digestive and urinary systems.

Digestive

Urinary

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22. Describe the effects of sports massage.

Physiological and neurological effects

Psychological effects

Physical effects


Result total / 99 marks (80 marks in total, with the minimum set marks achieved for each question required to pass)

Pass/Refer

Assessor’s feedback:


Unit 2 Principles of health and fitnessUnit accreditation number: R/506/7222

Worksheet – Principles of health and fitness


1. A client has asked you about an active, healthy lifestyle. In your own words, describe what constitutes an active, healthy lifestyle and the benefits of adopting an active, healthy lifestyle.

An active, healthy lifestyle is:

The benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle are:


2. Describe one long-term and one short-term effect of exercise on each of the body systems listed.

Body system Short-term effect Long-term effectCardiovascular system

Respiratory system

Skeletal system

Muscular system


3. What is ‘blood pooling’ and what effect does it have on the body?

Description of blood pooling


The effects of blood pooling


4. What types of activities are likely to cause delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS)?


5. Define the health-related components of fitness.

Health-related component of fitness

Definition

Muscle strength

Muscle endurance

Cardiorespiratory endurance

Flexibility

Body composition


6. Define the skill-related components of fitness.

Skill-related component of fitness

Definition

Balance

Coordination

Agility

Speed


Skill-related component of fitness

Definition

Reaction time

Power


7. Identify three factors that will affect health and skill-related fitness.


8. Name each of the six main training principles and describe the physiological implications.

Training principle Description



9. Give three signs and symptoms that could indicate overtraining.


10. Explain the functions of the listed macronutrients and identify common dietary sources.

Macronutrient Functions in body SourcesProtein

Fat

Carbohydrate


11. Explain the functions of the listed micronutrients and identify common dietary sources.

Nutrient group Functions in body SourcesVitamin B complex

Vitamin D

Calcium

6 marks (minimum 4 marks)12. Why is it important to maintain adequate hydration?



Green: Yellow:

Pink:

Purple:

Blue:

13. Label each food group in the eatwell plate model and explain the healthy eating guidelines for each section.


14. Why is healthy eating important in relation to growth, injury and repair?


15. Explain professional role boundaries in relation to offering nutritional advice.



Pass/Refer



Unit 3 Understand the principles of soft tissue dysfunctionUnit accreditation number: Y/506/7223

Worksheet – Principles of soft tissue dysfunction


1. What are the differences between soft tissue injury and dysfunction?


2. Describe the following types of soft tissue injury, giving examples of the common causes, signs and symptoms.

Type of injury Description Common causes Signs and symptomsStrains

Sprains

Overuse

Skin



3. Explain the differences between a grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3 injury, giving examples of the signs and symptoms for each grade.


4. Describe the common causes, signs and symptoms of soft tissue dysfunction.

Common causes Signs and symptoms


5. Describe the stages of soft tissue repair.

Acute

Sub-acute

Chronic



6. Identify three factors that may influence soft tissue repair.


7. Why is the inflammation process important?



Pass/Refer



Unit 4 Professional practice in sports massageUnit accreditation number: D/506/7224

Worksheet – Professional practice in sports massage


1. List two pieces of legislation which apply to sports massage.


2. Explain three legal responsibilities of a sports massage practitioner.


3. Why is it important to have a chaperone present when working with children and vulnerable adults?


4. Why is it important to obtain and work within the boundaries of informed consent?


5. Evaluate three potential consequences of non-compliance with legislation and professional standards.



6. Why is it important to value equality and diversity when working with clients?


7. Why is professionalism important?


8. Why are good communication skills important to a sports massage practitioner?


9. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each of the methods of communication listed.

Method of communication Advantages DisadvantagesVerbal/face to face

Formal letter

Informal email

Text



10. Why is it important to keep accurate and confidential records?



Pass/Refer



Unit 4 Professional practice in sports massageUnit accreditation number: D/506/7224

Assignment

There are 37 marks available for this assignment. You must score a minimum of 30 marks in total to achieve a pass. In addition to achieving the total pass mark, you must also score at least the minimum marks set for each section to achieve an overall pass.

You will need to produce a written assignment using the following guidance:

Part one

Using a combination of existing knowledge and research, prepare the following for a new sports massage business:

• An informed consent procedure which details what information should be given to clients before gaining consent for:

• Physical assessments.

• Treatments.

• Communication and referral to other professionals.

• A description of common cautions and contraindications and what actions to take if presented with each common caution/contraindication. The list must include:

• Three local contraindications.

• Three systemic contraindications.

• A referral procedure for working with other professionals to include:

• How to communicate with others in a professional manner.

• A protocol to follow when presented with an emergency situation.

• An explanation of the personal and clinical standards expected when acting as a sports massage therapist.

• An information storage policy including:

• An explanation of what information should be recorded.

• The principles to apply when recording treatments.

• The legal requirements for the storage and disposal of records.

Part two

Use existing knowledge and research of professional sports massage organisations to answer the following questions:

• Identify five key professional standards to follow when practising sports massage.

• Evaluate the roles of professional organisations relating to sports massage.

• What is the purpose of regulation?

• Why is continuing professional development important?

• What are the insurance requirements for sports massage practice?

Please include a copy of the assignment within this portfolio.


Assignment mark schemePart oneDid the learner: Possible marks Actual

marksDescribe what information should be given to clients before gaining informed consent for:

• Physical assessments?

• Treatments?

• Communication and referral to other professionals?

3

(minimum 2 marks)

Describe three local contraindications and what actions to take if presented with each contraindication?

6

(minimum 4 marks)Describe three systemic contraindications and what actions to take if presented with each contraindication?

6

(minimum 4 marks)Describe a referral procedure for working with other professionals, including details of how to communicate with others in a professional manner?

2

(minimum 1 mark)

Describe the protocol to follow in an emergency situation? 1

(minimum 1 mark)Explain the personal and clinical standards expected when acting as a sports massage therapist?

5

(minimum 4 marks)Describe an information storage policy including:

• What information should be recorded?

• The principles to apply when recording treatments?

• The legal requirements for the storage and disposal of records?

3

(minimum 2 marks)

Part twoDid the learner: Possible marks Actual

marksIdentify five key professional standards? 5

(minimum 4 marks)Evaluate the roles of professional organisations relating to sports massage?

3

(minimum 2 marks)Explain the purpose of regulation? 1

(minimum 1 mark)Explain why continuing professional development is important? 1

(minimum 1 mark)Explain the insurance requirements for sports massage practice? 1

(minimum 1 mark)Result total / 37 (30 marks in total, with the minimum set marks achieved for each question required to pass)

Pass/Refer



Unit 5 Sports massage treatmentsUnit accreditation number: T/506/7228

Worksheet – Sports massage treatments


1. Summarise the history and origins of massage, including how sports massage developed.


2. Give two examples of how sports massage can be used to complement other therapies and treatments.



3. Complete the table below to explain the contexts in which sports massage is used.

Massage context Aims and objectives Methods and techniques appropriate to the context

Pre-event

Inter/Intra-event

Post-event

Maintenance


4. Identify three requirements of a suitable environment for sports massage.



5. Identify three contra-actions which may occur in response to a sports massage and explain what actions you would take to limit the effects or respond to the contra-action appropriately.

Contra-action Action to take


6. Complete the table below to describe each sports massage technique.

Effleurage Petrissage Tapotement FrictionsDescription of method and application

Effects

Safety considerations



7. Why are positioning and posture important for the massage therapist and the client?

Sports massage therapist

Client


8. Describe the purpose/effects, benefits/advantages and disadvantages of each type of massage equipment listed.

Equipment Purpose/effects Benefits/advantages DisadvantagesCouch roll

Props and bolsters

Pillows

Massage oil

Massage cream

Talc

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9. Describe what is meant by the following terms:

Subjective assessment

Objective assessment


10. What is the value of a client consultation?


11. Why is it important to assess and re-assess clients accurately?


12. Describe two methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments, identifying the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Method description Advantages Disadvantages


13. Why is it important to provide opportunities for the client to give feedback?



14. Why is it important to self-reflect?



Pass/Refer




Client record card

Client Details

(Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms) ...................................................................................................................

Surname ……………………………………......... First Name ……….………………………...................

D.O.B ……………………................................. M / F …………………………...................................

Address ..…………………………………………………………………………………………..................

…………………………………………………………………………………………….............................

Contact Numbers: Day …………………….……….................…Eve ..……….……...........……….….…

Mobile …….…............................…………....................................................................................

In case of an emergency contact:

Name ...……………………..……...…….….... Contact Number ……………………………...................

Relationship ……………………......................................................................................................

Client Lifestyle Details

Occupation ...……................................................................................................... Full / part time

Physically related work activities ………………………………………..................................................

Hobbies / interests / activities ………………………………………………………………........................

…………………………………………………………………………………………….............................

…………………………………………………………………………………………….............................

GP Details

Name ………………….................……………… Contact Number …….............................................

Surgery …………………………………………………………………………………………….................

Address …………………………………………………………………………………………….................


Medical History

Do you have, or have you had in the past 6 months, any of the following listed on the contraindications sheet?

YES / NO

Details………………………………………………………………………………....................……………

Have you visited your GP in the last 6 months? YES / NO

Details……………………………………………………………………………....................………………

Has permission been given by the GP/Consultant to carry out the treatment? (please attach letter)

YES / NO (required when treating clients with GP referral contraindications)

I fully understand that thorough and honest responses to these questions are essential to my safety. I hereby confirm that the information stated above is accurate to the best of my ability and I undertake to inform my practitioner of any changes.

I further understand that prior to any treatment a physical assessment needs to be carried out. The procedure has been fully explained to me and I am happy to proceed.

Signed………………………………………………………………...................… Date……………………

Signed……………………………………………………….....................................................…………


Confidential

Reason for visit:

Subjective history

Objective findings:

ROM

P(n) = Painful 1-10, F = Functionally short, ROM = Range of motion,

W = Weakness, or Other

Joint:Soft tissues Posture Movement Palpation



ADL/functional test Finding


Assessment (subjective and objective findings)

P(n) = Painful 1-10, F = Functionally short, ROM = Range of motion,

W = Weakness, or Other

Summary of findings and proposed action plan

Clinical findings Proposed actionStructure and findings Therapist Client

I hereby give my consent for the therapist to continue with the treatment outlined above.

Client’s signature …………………………………………. Date ………………………………

Therapist’s signature ……………………………………… Date ………………………………


CONTRAINDICATIONS CHECKLIST

Please read the following carefully and inform your Sports Massage Practitioner if you currently have, or have had in the past 6 months, any of the following symptoms / conditions:

Musculoskeletal Issues: e.g. Strains / Sprains / Fractures / Myositis / Joint Replacement / Arthritis / Osteoporosis / Bursitis / Tendonitis / other

Circulatory Issues: e.g. Heart Condition / Hypertension / Hypotension / DVT / Phlebitis / Varicose Veins / Haemophilia / CV disease / other

Neurological Issues: e.g. Epilepsy / Sciatica / Neuralgia / MS / Parkinsons / other

Skin Issues: e.g. Eczema / Acne / Athletes Foot / Warts / Dermatitis / Psoriasis / Impetigo / Cuts / Bruises / Burns / Undiagnosed Lumps / other

Respiratory Issues: e.g. Asthma / Pneumonia / Bronchitis / Sinusitis / Cold / Cough / Flu / other

Immune Issues: e.g. Cancer / Rheumatoid Arthritis / HIV / AIDS / other

Digestive Issues: e.g. IBS / Constipation / Diarrhoea / Gall Stones / Kidney Stones / Urinary Tract Infection / other

Miscellaneous Issues: e.g. Diabetes / Allergies / Recent Operations / Major Operations / Pregnancy / Unstable Pregnancy / Glandular Fever / Headaches / Psychological Issues / Menstrual Issues / Substance Abuse / Feeling Unwell / other


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ssm

ents

.

2.

Rec

orde

d m

assa

ge s

trate

gies

acc

urat

ely

on th

e cl

ient

rec

ord

card

.

3.

Pres

ente

d m

assa

ge s

trate

gies

to c

lient

and

obt

aine

d in

form

ed c

onse

nt fo

r tre

atm

ent.

4.

Prep

ared

the

treat

men

t are

a, e

quip

men

t and

sel

f app

ropr

iate

ly fo

r sp

orts

mas

sage

.

App

lyin

g sp

orts

mas

sage

tre

atm

ents

(D

):

The

lear

ner

has:

Effl

eura

ge

/

Petr

issa

ge

/

Lear

ner

choi

ce*

/

Pass

ive

stre

tchi

ng

/

1.

Prep

ared

the

treat

men

t are

a, e

quip

men

t and

sel

f app

ropr

iate

ly fo

r sp

orts

mas

sage

.

2.

Prep

ared

the

clie

nt fo

r sp

orts

mas

sage

, pos

ition

ing

them

for

com

for t

, dig

nity

and

opt

imal

effe

ctiv

enes

s of

the

treat

men

t.

3.

Carr

ied

out m

assa

ge th

at m

eets

the

pres

enta

tion

and

need

s of

the

clie

nt.

4.

Adap

ted

own

post

ure

and

posi

tion

thro

ugho

ut a

pplic

atio

n to

ens

ure

safe

ty a

nd e

ffect

iven

ess.

5.

Mon

itore

d vi

sual

and

ora

l fee

dbac

k an

d ad

apte

d tre

atm

ent s

trate

gy a

s ap

prop

riate

.

6.

Rem

oved

mas

sage

med

ium

whe

n ne

cess

ary.

7.

Mai

ntai

ned

inte

ract

ion

with

the

clie

nt th

roug

hout

the

treat

men

t.

8.

Appl

ied

and

mai

ntai

ned

prof

essi

onal

sta

ndar

ds a

t all

times

.

End

ing

the

trea

tmen

t (E

):

The

lear

ner

has:

/

1.

Carr

ied

out a

ppro

pria

te p

ost-

mas

sage

ass

essm

ent o

f the

clie

nt.

2.

Obt

aine

d fe

edba

ck fr

om th

e cl

ient

.

3.

Pres

ente

d ap

prop

riate

afte

rcar

e ad

vice

, pro

vidi

ng o

ppor

tuni

ty fo

r cl

ient

que

stio

ns.

4.

Rec

orde

d m

assa

ge tr

eatm

ents

as

lega

lly r

equi

red.

5.

Res

tore

d w

orki

ng e

nviro

nmen

t to

safe

and

hyg

ieni

c co

nditi

on.

Res

ult:

Del

ete

as a

ppro

pria

teCo

mpe

tent

Not

com

pete

nt

*Lea

rner

s ca

n se

lect

from

the

follo

win

g te

chni

ques

: tap

otem

ent,

vibr

atio

ns, c

ompr

essi

ons

and

frict

ions

. Sel

ectio

ns s

houl

d be

bas

ed o

n th

e re

quire

men

ts o

f the

clie

nt.


Assessor’s feedback and questions

Learner massage technique selection (please delete as required)

• Simple kneading frictions

• Tapotement

• Compressions

• VibrationsPerformance criteria:


Uni

t 5

Spo

rts

mas

sage

tre

atm

ents

U

nit

accr

edita

tion

num

ber:

T/5

06/7

228

Su

mm

ativ

e ob

serv

atio

n –

Pre

-eve

nt m

assa

ge in

a n

on-c

linic

al e

nviron

men

t

Key

: C

ompe

tent

, m

ark

a tic

k (

); N

ot c

ompe

tent

, m

ark

a cr

oss

();

Com

pete

nt w

ith a

com

men

t, m

ark

a bu

llet

poin

t (

. );

Que

stio

n, m

ark

a Q

Dat

e:

Brie

f eve

nt o

verv

iew

:

Star

ting

the

pre-

even

t m

assa

ge (

A):

The

lear

ner

has:

/

1.

Prep

ared

the

treat

men

t are

a, e

quip

men

t and

sel

f app

ropr

iate

ly fo

r sp

orts

mas

sage

.

2.

Carr

ied

out s

ubje

ctiv

e an

d ob

ject

ive

asse

ssm

ents

as

appr

opria

te to

the

even

t and

the

clie

nt.

3.

Obt

aine

d in

form

ed c

onse

nt fo

r an

y ph

ysic

al a

sses

smen

ts c

arrie

d ou

t.

4.

Carr

ied

out a

sses

smen

t app

ropr

iate

ly, r

ecor

ding

the

info

rmat

ion

accu

rate

ly.

5.

Dev

ised

and

pre

sent

ed m

assa

ge s

trate

gies

rel

evan

t to

the

clie

nt.

6.

Obt

aine

d in

form

ed c

onse

nt fo

r tre

atm

ent.

App

lyin

g sp

orts

mas

sage

tre

atm

ents

(B

):

The

lear

ner

has:

Effl

eura

ge

/

Petr

issa

ge

/

Lear

ner

choi

ce*

/

1.

Prep

ared

the

clie

nt fo

r sp

orts

mas

sage

, pos

ition

ing

them

for

com

fort

, dig

nity

and

opt

imal

effe

ctiv

enes

s of

the

treat

men

t.

2.

Carr

ied

out m

assa

ge th

at m

eets

the

pres

enta

tion

and

need

s of

the

clie

nt.

3.

Adap

ted

own

post

ure

and

posi

tion

thro

ugho

ut a

pplic

atio

n to

ens

ure

safe

ty a

nd e

ffect

iven

ess.

4.

Mon

itore

d vi

sual

and

ora

l fee

dbac

k an

d ad

apte

d tre

atm

ent s

trate

gy a

s ap

prop

riate

.

5.

Rem

oved

mas

sage

med

ium

whe

n ne

cess

ary.

6.

Mai

ntai

ned

inte

ract

ion

with

the

clie

nt th

roug

hout

the

treat

men

t.

7.

Appl

ied

and

mai

ntai

ned

prof

essi

onal

sta

ndar

ds a

t all

times

.

End

ing

the

pre-

even

t m

assa

ge (

C):

The

lear

ner

has:

/

1.

Carr

ied

out a

ppro

pria

te p

ost-

mas

sage

ass

essm

ent o

f the

clie

nt.

2.

Obt

aine

d fe

edba

ck fr

om th

e cl

ient

.

3.

Pres

ente

d ap

prop

riate

afte

rcar

e ad

vice

, pro

vidi

ng o

ppor

tuni

ty fo

r cl

ient

que

stio

ns.

4.

Rec

orde

d m

assa

ge tr

eatm

ents

as

lega

lly r

equi

red.

5.

Res

tore

d w

orki

ng e

nviro

nmen

t to

safe

and

hyg

ieni

c co

nditi

on.

Res

ult:

Del

ete

as a

ppro

pria

teCo

mpe

tent

Not

com

pete

nt

*Lea

rner

s ca

n se

lect

from

the

follo

win

g te

chni

ques

: tap

otem

ent,

vibr

atio

ns, c

ompr

essi

ons

and

frict

ions

. Sel

ectio

ns s

houl

d be

bas

ed o

n th

e re

quire

men

ts o

f the

clie

nt.





• Tapotement

• Compressions



Uni

t 5

Spo

rts

mas

sage

tre

atm

ents

U

nit

accr

edita

tion

num

ber:

T/5

06/7

228

Su

mm

ativ

e ob

serv

atio

n –

Post

-eve

nt m

assa

ge in

a n

on-c

linic

al e

nviron

men

t

Key

: C

ompe

tent

, m

ark

a tic

k (

); N

ot c

ompe

tent

, m

ark

a cr

oss

();

Com

pete

nt w

ith a

com

men

t, m

ark

a bu

llet

poin

t (

. );

Que

stio

n, m

ark

a Q

Dat

e:

Brie

f eve

nt o

verv

iew

:

Star

ting

the

pre-

even

t m

assa

ge (

A):

The

lear

ner

has:

/

1.

Prep

ared

the

treat

men

t are

a, e

quip

men

t and

sel

f app

ropr

iate

ly fo

r sp

orts

mas

sage

.

2.

Carr

ied

out s

ubje

ctiv

e an

d ob

ject

ive

asse

ssm

ents

as

appr

opria

te to

the

even

t and

the

clie

nt.

3.

Obt

aine

d in

form

ed c

onse

nt fo

r an

y ph

ysic

al a

sses

smen

ts c

arrie

d ou

t.

4.

Carr

ied

out a

sses

smen

t app

ropr

iate

ly, r

ecor

ding

the

info

rmat

ion

accu

rate

ly.

5.

Dev

ised

and

pre

sent

ed m

assa

ge s

trate

gies

rel

evan

t to

the

clie

nt.

6.

Obt

aine

d in

form

ed c

onse

nt fo

r tre

atm

ent.

App

lyin

g sp

orts

mas

sage

tre

atm

ents

(B

):

The

lear

ner

has:

Effl

eura

ge

/

Petr

issa

ge

/

Lear

ner

choi

ce*

/

Pass

ive

stre

tchi

ng

/

1.

Prep

ared

the

clie

nt fo

r sp

orts

mas

sage

, pos

ition

ing

them

for

com

fort

, dig

nity

and

opt

imal

effe

ctiv

enes

s of

the

treat

men

t.

2.

Carr

ied

out m

assa

ge th

at m

eets

the

pres

enta

tion

and

need

s of

the

clie

nt.

3.

Adap

ted

own

post

ure

and

posi

tion

thro

ugho

ut a

pplic

atio

n to

ens

ure

safe

ty a

nd e

ffect

iven

ess.

4.

Mon

itore

d vi

sual

and

ora

l fee

dbac

k an

d ad

apte

d tre

atm

ent s

trate

gy a

s ap

prop

riate

.

5.

Rem

oved

mas

sage

med

ium

whe

n ne

cess

ary.

6.

Mai

ntai

ned

inte

ract

ion

with

the

clie

nt th

roug

hout

the

treat

men

t.

7.

Appl

ied

and

mai

ntai

ned

prof

essi

onal

sta

ndar

ds a

t all

times

.

End

ing

the

post

-eve

nt m

assa

ge (

C):

The

lear

ner

has:

/

1.

Carr

ied

out a

ppro

pria

te p

ost-

mas

sage

ass

essm

ent o

f the

clie

nt.

2.

Obt

aine

d fe

edba

ck fr

om th

e cl

ient

.

3.

Pres

ente

d ap

prop

riate

afte

rcar

e ad

vice

, pro

vidi

ng o

ppor

tuni

ty fo

r cl

ient

que

stio

ns.

4.

Rec

orde

d m

assa

ge tr

eatm

ents

as

lega

lly r

equi

red.

5.

Res

tore

d w

orki

ng e

nviro

nmen

t to

safe

and

hyg

ieni

c co

nditi

on.

Res

ult:

Del

ete

as a

ppro

pria

teCo

mpe

tent

Not

com

pete

nt

*Lea

rner

s ca

n se

lect

from

the

follo

win

g te

chni

ques

: tap

otem

ent,

vibr

atio

ns, c

ompr

essi

ons

and

frict

ions

. Sel

ectio

ns s

houl

d be

bas

ed o

n th

e re

quire

men

ts o

f the

clie

nt.





• Tapotement

• Compressions




Self-evaluation

Give an overview of the client feedback gathered following the first observed massage.

Type of massage:

Reflect on your massage session and identify areas which went well and areas to develop in future.

What went well What I need to do to develop

Give an overview of the client feedback gathered following the second observed massage.

Type of massage:




Give an overview of the client feedback gathered following the third observed massage.

Type of massage:



Result: Pass/Refer



Uni

t 1 A

nato

my

and

phys

iolo

gy fo

r sp

orts

mas

sage

Uni

t acc

redi

tatio

n nu

mbe

r: J/

506/

7220

Ann

ex 1

– K

now

ledg

e re

quirem

ents

Stru

ctur

es o

f th

e sk

inSk

elet

al s

yste

m –

bon

esJo

ints

and

the

ir a

ctio

nsM

ajor

mus

cles

– lo

catio

ns,

orig

ins

and

inse

rtio

ns,

actio

ns a

nd r

oles

Laye

rs o

f the

ski

n:

• Ep

ider

mis

(in

clud

ing

horn

y,

clea

r, gr

anul

ar,

pric

kle

cell,

ba

sal l

ayer

s).

• D

erm

is.

• Su

bcut

aneo

us.

Appe

ndag

es o

f the

ski

n:

• Ar

rect

or p

ili m

uscl

e.

• Ec

crin

e gl

ands

.

• Po

res.

• Ap

ocrin

e gl

ands

.

• Se

bace

ous

glan

ds.

• Se

nsor

y ne

rve

endi

ngs.

• B

lood

ves

sels

.

Axia

l ske

leto

n:

• Cr

aniu

m.

• Ve

rteb

rae

(cer

vica

l, th

orac

ic, l

umba

r, sa

cral

, co

ccyx

).

• St

ernu

m.

• R

ibs.

Appe

ndic

ular

ske

leto

n:

• Sc

apul

a.

• Cl

avic

le.

• H

umer

us.

• U

lna.

• R

adiu

s.

• Ca

rpal

s.

• M

etac

arpa

ls.

• Ph

alan

ges.

• Ili

um.

• Is

chiu

m.

• Pu

bis.

• Fe

mur

.

• Pa

tella

.

• Ti

bia.

• Fi

bula

.

• Ta

rsal

s.

• Fl

exio

n.

• Ex

tens

ion.

• H

yper

exte

nsio

n.

• H

oriz

onta

l flex

ion/

exte

nsio

n.

• Ab

duct

ion.

• Ad

duct

ion.

• Ci

rcum

duct

ion.

• R

otat

ion.

• Pr

onat

ion.

• Su

pina

tion.

• In

vers

ion.

• Ev

ersi

on.

• R

etra

ctio

n.

• Pr

otra

ctio

n.

• El

evat

ion.

• D

epre

ssio

n.

• Pl

anta

rflex

ion.

• D

orsi

flexi

on.

• M

edia

l and

late

ral r

otat

ion.

• Sc

alen

es, s

tern

ocle

idom

asto

id, l

evat

or s

capu

lae,

pec

tora

lis m

ajor

/m

inor

, del

toid

s, b

icep

s, tr

icep

s, tr

apez

ius,

rho

mbo

ids,

rot

ator

cuf

f (s

upra

spin

atus

, inf

rasp

inat

us, t

eres

min

or, s

ubsc

apul

aris

), te

res

maj

or, b

rach

iora

dial

is, c

orac

obra

chia

lis, c

omm

on w

rist fl

exor

s/ex

tens

ors,

bra

chia

lis.

• Se

rrat

us a

nter

ior,

latis

sim

us d

orsi

, ere

ctor

spi

nae,

Qua

drat

us

lum

boru

m, r

ectu

s ab

dom

inis

, obl

ique

s (in

tern

al/e

xter

nal),

tra

nsve

rsus

abd

omin

is, d

iaph

ragm

, int

erco

stal

s.

• Ili

opso

as (

psoa

s an

d ili

acus

), g

lute

us m

axim

us, a

bduc

tors

(gl

uteu

s m

ediu

s, m

inim

us, t

enso

r fa

scia

lata

e), p

irifo

rmis

, gra

cilis

, ad

duct

ors

(long

us, m

agnu

s, b

revi

s), q

uadr

icep

s (r

ectu

s fe

mor

is,

vast

us la

tera

lis, v

astu

s in

term

ediu

s, v

astu

s m

edia

lis),

ham

strin

gs

(bic

eps

fem

oris

, sem

itend

inos

us, s

emim

embr

anos

us),

pec

tineu

s,

sart

oriu

s.

• G

astro

cnem

ius,

sol

eus,

pla

ntar

is, p

oplit

eus,

tibi

alis

ant

erio

r, pe

rone

us (

long

us, b

revi

s, te

rtiu

s), t

ibia

lis p

oste

rior,

exte

nsor

/flex

or

digi

toru

m lo

ngus

, ext

enso

r/flex

or h

allu

cis

long

us.


Func

tions

of th

e ne

rvou

s sy

stem

End

ocrine

sys

tem

Car

diov

ascu

lar

syst

emR

espi

rato

ry s

yste

mLy

mph

atic

sys

tem

• Ce

ntra

l ne

rvou

s sy

stem

(b

rain

and

spi

nal c

ord)

.

• Pe

riphe

ral.

• Se

nsor

y.

• M

otor

.

• So

mat

ic.

• Au

tono

mic

(s

ympa

thet

ic

and

para

sym

path

etic

).

Stru

ctur

e:

• H

ypot

hala

mus

.

• Th

yroi

d.

• Pa

rath

yroi

d.

• Pi

tuita

ry.

• Pi

neal

and

adr

enal

.

• Pa

ncre

as.

• O

varie

s.

• Te

stes

.

Key

horm

ones

and

thei

r ac

tions

:

• Th

yrox

ine.

• Ad

rena

line.

• N

orad

rena

line.

• H

uman

gro

wth

hor

mon

e.

• M

elat

onin

.

• Co

rtis

ol.

• In

sulin

.

• G

luca

gon.

• O

estro

gen.

• Pr

oges

tero

ne.

• Te

stos

tero

ne.

• Ad

reno

cort

icot

ropi

c ho

rmon

e (A

CTH

).

Stru

ctur

e, fu

nctio

n an

d flo

w o

f bl

ood

arou

nd th

e bo

dy:

• H

eart

.

• Ch

ambe

rs.

• Va

lves

.

• N

odes

.

• Se

ptum

.

• B

lood

ves

sels

(ar

terie

s, v

eins

, ca

pilla

ries)

.

• H

eart

wal

l (en

doca

rdiu

m,

myo

card

ium

, per

icar

dium

).

• Sy

stem

ic c

ircul

atio

n.

• Co

rona

ry c

ircul

atio

n.

• Ca

rdia

c co

nduc

tion.

• Pu

lmon

ary

circ

ulat

ion.

• O

xyge

nate

d/de

oxyg

enat

ed.

Com

posi

tion

of b

lood

:

• Pl

asm

a.

• Pl

asm

a pr

otei

ns.

• R

ed a

nd w

hite

blo

od c

ells

.

• Pl

atel

ets.

• B

lood

pre

ssur

e.

Stru

ctur

e an

d fu

nctio

ns o

f the

re

spira

tory

sys

tem

.

Pass

age

of a

ir th

roug

h th

e ca

rdio

resp

irato

ry s

yste

m.

Mai

n m

uscl

es in

volv

ed in

br

eath

ing:

• N

orm

al b

reat

hing

.

• Fo

rced

bre

athi

ng (

incl

udin

g ac

cess

ory

mus

cles

).

F unc

tions

:

• Tr

ansp

orta

tion

of fa

ts.

• W

hite

blo

od c

ells

.

• D

istri

butio

n of

flui

d.

• Fi

ght i

nfec

tion.

• Im

mun

ity.

Maj

or ly

mph

nod

es:

• O

ccip

ital.

• Su

bman

dibu

lar.

• Ce

rvic

al.

• Au

ricul

ar.

• Ax

illar

y.

• Ab

dom

inal

.

• In

guin

al.

• Po

plite

al.

• Su

prat

roch

lear

(cu

bita

l).

Stru

ctur

e of

the

dige

stiv

e sy

stem

.

Stru

ctur

e of

the

urin

ary

syst

em.

Oth

er s

yste

ms


Func

tions

of th

e ne

rvou

s sy

stem

End

ocrine

sys

tem

Car

diov

ascu

lar

syst

emR

espi

rato

ry s

yste

mLy

mph

atic

sys

tem

• Ce

ntra

l ne

rvou

s sy

stem

(b

rain

and

spi

nal c

ord)

.

• Pe

riphe

ral.

• Se

nsor

y.

• M

otor

.

• So

mat

ic.

• Au

tono

mic

(s

ympa

thet

ic

and

para

sym

path

etic

).

Stru

ctur

e:

• H

ypot

hala

mus

.

• Th

yroi

d.

• Pa

rath

yroi

d.

• Pi

tuita

ry.

• Pi

neal

and

adr

enal

.

• Pa

ncre

as.

• O

varie

s.

• Te

stes

.

Key

horm

ones

and

thei

r ac

tions

:

• Th

yrox

ine.

• Ad

rena

line.

• N

orad

rena

line.

• H

uman

gro

wth

hor

mon

e.

• M

elat

onin

.

• Co

rtis

ol.

• In

sulin

.

• G

luca

gon.

• O

estro

gen.

• Pr

oges

tero

ne.

• Te

stos

tero

ne.

• Ad

reno

cort

icot

ropi

c ho

rmon

e (A

CTH

).

Stru

ctur

e, fu

nctio

n an

d flo

w o

f bl

ood

arou

nd th

e bo

dy:

• H

eart

.

• Ch

ambe

rs.

• Va

lves

.

• N

odes

.

• Se

ptum

.

• B

lood

ves

sels

(ar

terie

s, v

eins

, ca

pilla

ries)

.

• H

eart

wal

l (en

doca

rdiu

m,

myo

card

ium

, per

icar

dium

).

• Sy

stem

ic c

ircul

atio

n.

• Co

rona

ry c

ircul

atio

n.

• Ca

rdia

c co

nduc

tion.

• Pu

lmon

ary

circ

ulat

ion.

• O

xyge

nate

d/de

oxyg

enat

ed.

Com

posi

tion

of b

lood

:

• Pl

asm

a.

• Pl

asm

a pr

otei

ns.

• R

ed a

nd w

hite

blo

od c

ells

.

• Pl

atel

ets.

• B

lood

pre

ssur

e.

Stru

ctur

e an

d fu

nctio

ns o

f the

re

spira

tory

sys

tem

.

Pass

age

of a

ir th

roug

h th

e ca

rdio

resp

irato

ry s

yste

m.

Mai

n m

uscl

es in

volv

ed in

br

eath

ing:

• N

orm

al b

reat

hing

.

• Fo

rced

bre

athi

ng (

incl

udin

g ac

cess

ory

mus

cles

).

Func

tions

:

• Tr

ansp

orta

tion

of fa

ts.

• W

hite

blo

od c

ells

.

• D

istri

butio

n of

flui

d.

• Fi

ght i

nfec

tion.

• Im

mun

ity.

Maj

or ly

mph

nod

es:

• O

ccip

ital.

• Su

bman

dibu

lar.

• Ce

rvic

al.

• Au

ricul

ar.

• Ax

illar

y.

• Ab

dom

inal

.

• In

guin

al.

• Po

plite

al.

• Su

prat

roch

lear

(cu

bita

l).

Stru

ctur

e of

the

dige

stiv

e sy

stem

.

Stru

ctur

e of

the

urin

ary

syst

em.


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